Richard,Mildred and Michael Moylan By Gary & Trish Frey and the Moylay family

Carmen Lake By the Howard Lake family

Leo & Mary Jane Rothweiler By Joe & Terry Barnes

Ralph Kroeger,Sylvester & Edna Kroeger And Ben & Lola Fessenden

By the Helen Kroeger family

Capt. Jack & Ric Little, Herman Little & family, Russell Shouse & family, Ed & Nellie Hess, Martha Boudreaux & family, Cleo Dooley, Joyce Kemp, Helen Klein, Phyllis

Smith and Stanley Gottman By John & Jacque Hess & family

Ed & Nellie Hess By the Grant Hess family

Carl B. & Mary Simmons and Jake & Lucille Thomas By John & Sue Thomas

This year the Easter Candle was donated in memory of David & Dave Tierney, Jerome Hagan and

Karen Yamnitz By Greg & Kathy Tierney

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017

Happy Easter from Fr. Alex, Deacon Bob and Staff!

The Easter Candle, flowers and decorations were donated in loving memory of:

Ruth Hudson and Logan Wren Hudson By the Gilbert W. Hudson, Sr. family

The Slates, Springer, Goodwin & Gottman families By the Goodwin, Slates & Gottman families

Walt & Alice Hawthorne, Merrill & Lucy Belle Martin By John & Mary Lou Hawthorne

Aubrey Gervais By Dale & Cindy Gervais

Henry & Cleo Dooley By the Paul & Linda Hoehne family

Wayne Pool By Judy & Jerry Trower

George & Anna Moe Kroeger, Harvey & Catherine Schwartz, Harold and Paul Schwartz

By the Alma Schwartz family

Edward O’Bert By Norma Obert and Clint & Linda Reeves

Carl & Sally Hummel and Mark Hummel By Ann & Steve Wiegand

Parish Information P.O. Box 606, 400 S. Lane,

Palmyra, MO 63461

stjoepalmyra.org

Rev. Alexius Ekka, Canonical Administrator/Pastor pastor@stjoepalmyra.org

Robert Leake, Deacon, Deacon Bob 573-248-7640 deacon@stjoepalmyra.org

Cheryl Hirner, Secretary, Cheryl 217-779-2593 office@stjoepalmyra.org

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 am - Noon and 1:00 - 4:00pm

Office 769-3270 Kitchen 769-4702 Rectory 769-3247

Fax 769-3270 (during office hours only)

For Marriage preparation please contact Father at least six months in advance

Judy Trower, Parish Council President jtrower@centurytel.net

Elizabeth Bradley, Altar Society President (573) 769-2972

David Hastings, Knights of Columbus Grand Knight dhastings53@yahoo.com

We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church!

Easter Sunday

April 16, 2017

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Alleluia! He is Risen! I pray that the light of Christ’s Resurrection will shine on

you and your families this day. Please also join me in congratulating those who

joined our Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults this Easter.

Welcome to you all!

We always give thanks to God for the gift of our life and the beauty of creation that

surrounds us. Today, on this Easter morning, we offer special praise to the Lord

Jesus Christ for setting us free from the grip of the enemy whose strength we could

not match. Christ has freed us from death, and clothed us with immortality.

Therefore, as we hear in the words of Psalm 136, let us praise the Lord for He is

good, for His mercy endures forever.

Wishing you a very happy and blessed Easter season, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend John R. Gaydos

Bishop of Jefferson City

SECURING OUR FUTURE – St. Joseph Capital Campaign Total pledged $243,938.00 Received as of 4/12/17 $197,729.50

Reflections on the Readings

The reading from the Acts of the Apostles reminds us that we, too, bear witness to the risen Lord. The presence of Christ is within us, making us new, transforming us, turning us into stewards of the Good News. There is no more time for holding grudges, disliking others, seeking vengeance, maintaining old prejudices, tolerating bias. We are Christ’s joy and instruments of his peace. Our world is reordered. Reflect on how we are called to let Christ’s forgiveness, reconciliation and love permeate our lives. We are Easter people. Rejoice! He is risen! Alleluia!

WELCOME Please welcome all those who joined the church this Easter. Minda Fohey, Amanda

Griesbaum, Jeremy Griesbaum, Gussie Schemwell, Silas Warner and Nena Kaltenbach. All were

sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and fed with the body and Blood of Christ. May God continue

to bless them with His graces!

Questions of the Week To whom and how do I need to bring the Good News of Jesus’

resurrection in this paschal springtime of grace? How will I bring the reality of having met the

Risen Jesus in word, Eucharist, and others to those who may never have encountered the

transforming power of his compassionate love?

Easter Infirm Priest Collection The parish receives an assessment from the diocese each year

for the support of infirmed priests. This year the assessment is $2,689.00. Please be generous!

Parish Support Envelopes $6313, Loose Money $214, Children Env. $1.85, Catholic Relief

Services $18

Office Hours Due to the Easter Holiday, the office will be closed on Monday. We will resume

regular office hours on Tuesday.

1st Communion next Sunday Next Sunday during the 10:30 Mass we will have First Communion. .

5th Sunday Our 5th Sunday Collection on April 29/30 will go to the diocese of Jasphur to help

finish the construction of St. Xavier’s church. Bishop Kerketta of Jashpur, the home diocese of

Fr. Alex, has asked Bishop Gaydos for financial assistance to complete the rebuilding of St.

Xavier’s Church in his diocese. Bishop Gaydos has given permission to fundraise $4,000.00.

Bishop Kerketta’s plan is to put the roof on the new church before the monsoon season starts

the end of June. For more information contact Lisa Leake 573-248-7649.

Thank You Thanks everyone who helped with cleaning the Church Monday evening.

Forgiveness is something that all have

struggled with at some point. What you

may not realize is that there is life-

changing grace waiting

for us when we choose to forgive. This

Easter everyone attending Mass will

receive a copy of the book, "Everybody

Needs to FORGIVE

Somebody." This book and the 12 real-

life stories in it, will help you capture the

power of forgiveness in your life.

CCD There is no CCD April 16th due to Easter, we will resume classes April 23rd .

Middle School- Youth Group will meet on April the 30th at 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dinner Provided, Prayer, and Games. All are invited!

High School- Youth Group will be held on April 30th from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner Provided, Prayer, and Games. All are invited!

>>>Check your e-mail for upcoming diocesan events. Remember, if you have any questions about youth group and need anything please contact Cathy Fohey 573-231-6362We will not have ETC on April 5th due to Easter. We will be having ETC on April 12th at 6:30-

8pm. We will also be having Ignite on April 15th at 6:30-8pm.

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Pray for one another † Jean Harrison, Greg Harrison, Dwayne & Ellen Goodwin, Arlene & Jim Veit, Evan Mencer and

Noah Mencer, Hayden Pegus, Johnathan Bedrosian, Jean Moore Lula Little, Pat Foster, Florence Fohey, Todd Nunn, Tammy Reiff, Sandy Clink, Judy Kirby, Lucille Watters, Janet Schwartz, Clarice Fourari, Pat Murphy, Joyce Wellman, Mary Lawson, Richelle Hoenes Ahern, Fr. Ken Rosswog, OFM, Fr. Phillip Pavick, OFM, Hannah Wacker, Rita Thompson, Jack & Jean Lewis, Karen & Tom Meade, Bob Wolfmeyer, Bonnie Slates, DeeAnn Gottman, Jeff Merkel, Robert Schwartz, Eva Leake, Janet Schwartz and Debbie Malone .

The Holy Father’s Prayer intention for April 2017

† Young People. That young people may respond generously to their vocations and

seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

5:30 Mass

Ushers – Tom Dodd & Kent Rupp

Greeters – Dale & Cindy Gervais

Servers – volunteers

Euch Min.– Jon & Jane Wellman

Sarah Baxter

Lector – Linda Hoehne

Gifts – John & Jacque Hess

7:30 Mass 10:30 Mass

Ushers – E Boulware & D O’Brien Ushers – David & Tina Baxter

Greeters – J O’Heren & S Lawrence Greeters – Ed & Pam Hess

Servers – KNIGHTS Servers – Adam Goodwin, Isaac Richardson

Euch Min– Euch Min– Rick Jones, Theresa Hays, Becky

OF Goodwin, Kara Dames, Sue Thomas

Lector – Lector – Kevin DeHaan

Gifts – COLUMBUS Gifts – John Fohey family

Find a replacement if you are unable to perform your assigned duty. Meet in the Sacristy 15 minutes before Mass

Friday 8:00am Westin & Lolo Buell

Sat 5:30pm The parishioners

Sun 7:30am Mike Hirner +

Sun 10:30am Rocky Akright + Weekday Masses

Fr. Alex will be taking a few days off after Easter so there will be no weekday Masses until Friday

Please pray for those with birthdays this week:

Gracie Bross . . .. . .. April 17

Linda Hoehne . .. . .. April 18

Susie Wolfmeyer . .. April 19

Stacey Jones . .. . .. April 19

Tim Barnes . .. . .. . April 20

Katie Schroder . .. . April 20

Cody Richardson .. . April 22

Andrew Wiley .. . .. . April 22

PLEASE SUPPORT

The RCIA group (and friends) who will host a

BREAKFAST SUNDAY, April 23rd

SERVING FROM 8 TO 10:30AM

Cost is a free will donation

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE DIOCESE OF JASPHUR

TO HELP FINISH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ST.

XAVIER’S CHURCH

Confessions are heard Saturdays at

5 pm, Sundays at 7 and 10am or

anytime by appointment